Dr. Iverson Bell, Jr. Faculty Fellowship Award Nomination

There is a need for mentorship, and support for physicians interested in addressing gaps in mental health, especially junior and mid-career faculty in a community-based medical system, to not only lift them up and empower, but to hear their voices and acknowledge their contributions. AADPRT will benefit from supporting a group of members to engage in the organization and increase pathways to leadership. 

The Bell Fellowship requires a proposal for an education innovation project (e.g., didactic curriculum/course/session, clinical experience/rotation, resident/faculty development, mentorship, career development, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, etc.). The selection process will evaluate the proposed project based on background and gap analysis, goals, approach/methodology, evaluation/outcomes, and dissemination plan. Awardees will be provided a $500 honorarium as well as coverage of travel and registration expenses for one AADPRT Annual Meeting. Additionally, they will be assigned to an AADPRT mentor with whom they will work throughout the year on their project and be encouraged to submit their work as a poster or workshop at the subsequent AADPRT Annual Meeting.  The awardee will also be invited to join and participate in the AADPRT J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Committee.

Nominating Deadline:  Tuesday, 9/22/26, 11:59 pm CT

ELIGIBILITY

The nominee:

Must be junior or mid-career faculty (instructor or assistant professor rank) within an academic institution or equivalent status in a community-based medical system.

The institution:

• May submit only one (1) nomination per eligible year (winning institutions are not eligible to submit nominees for a two-year period).
• Program directors and institutions of nominated faculty must be members in good standing with AADPRT (i.e., current institution and individual membership dues must be paid).

The following are required:

1. Nomination letter from training director

The letter should include an assessment of the faculty member’s excellence in patient care, potential as a leader, excellence in teaching/education as well as information regarding suggested resources for mentoring, and how this fellowship program can benefit the nominee. The letter should include approval to attend the AADPRT Annual Meeting and the program’s commitment to support the nominee in carrying out the proposed education innovation project. (No more than 2 pages, single spaced, 12-point arial font, 1-inch margins; references may be on a separate page.)

2. Nominee's Statement of Interest 

Should outline their academic, teaching, and leadership achievements, career aspirations, and how the fellowship program and the education project will promote their professional growth. (No more than 1 page, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, 1-inch margins).

3. Education innovation project proposal 

Proposal must include (no more than 2 pages, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, 1-inch margins; references may be on a separate page):

1. Title
2. Background (including problem statement and local gap/needs analysis)
3. Goals (that are feasible and address the local gap/need)
4. Approach/Methodology (e.g., stakeholders, context/participants, innovation/pedagogy/content)
5. Evaluation (including outcomes and measures)
6. Dissemination Plan (e.g., poster, workshop, journal article)
7. Identify if project is new or in progress

4. Nominee's Curriculum Vitae